ring finger

noun

1. the finger next to the little finger, especially of the left hand, on which an engagement ring or wedding band is traditionally worn.

ring finger

noun

1. the third finger, esp of the left hand, on which a wedding ring is traditionally worn

Word History and Origins

Origin of ring finger¹

before 1000; Middle English, Old English

Example Sentences

Holding out his hand, white as a woman's, a diamond flashed on the ring-finger as large as a hickory nut.

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The ring-finger is usually called the "nameless finger" in Finnish.

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He took the candle, now only the length of my ring-finger, and stuck it on the narrow window-ledge.

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With a glad good-night, Elsie settled back contentedly on her pillow, the ring finger pressed against her cheek.

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I tried to re-diaper a baby one night and got my ring finger gummed for my efforts.

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